Five Summertime Cool Off Tips

July 25, 2011

With most of the country roasting right now, I thought I’d offer some fun summertime cool off tips that will keep kids playing, but staying cool and hydrated. Remember to keep the sunscreen lathered on (and reapplied after the kids get wet) and have them wear hats. Homemade Popsicle Remember those Tupperware popsicle cases we […]

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3 Ways to Show Undying Belief in Children

July 18, 2011

Last week I wrote about the honorable parenting qualities in fictional Transformers character Optimus Prime. One thing that really struck me about him, and was the source of a few reader comments, was his tendency to show an undying belief in those he leads, encouraging them to reach for their potential. As parents, we too […]

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Brotherhood of the Machine

July 14, 2011

Riddle me this. I have in my possession a brotherhood of sorts. A handful of eclectic items that share a unique experience involving a certain machine. So, what do a puzzle piece, Lego horse, letter block, plastic onion, Mr. The King, a flight attendant from an airplane/airport toys set and the Transformer Bumblebee have in […]

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Parenting like Optimus Prime

July 11, 2011

The blockbuster movie today is Transformers: Dark of the Moon, the third installment of the live action run of the popular 80s cartoon Transformers. Almost every child of the 80s knew about Transformers. When researching a parenting topic for this week I came across a great article in USA Today published in 2007 just before […]

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Caught in the In-between

July 7, 2011

Have you ever finished a book (or series), come home from a movie, been pulled into an inspiring painting or otherwise been so deeply hooked by a great story or image that you’ve found yourself resisting the return to reality? Maybe it was a once in a lifetime experience you can’t replicate despite your deepest […]

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Fireworks Safety Tips for Kids

July 4, 2011

Happy independence Day everyone. In honor of our country’s birthday I’ve put together a few fireworks safety tips for kids to help our little ones enjoy a happy and safe 4th. The Fourth of July and fireworks go hand in hand. As all the loud noises, bright lights and other surprises can be overwhelming, be […]

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I Might Have Cancer, or Maybe Not

July 1, 2011

The other day I noticed a small mole on my right arm was misshaped, painful and had bled a bit – clear skin cancer symptoms. I. Freaked. Out. My life flashed before my eyes. I imagined my children talking to each other over old photographs trying to remember what I was like and hoping to […]

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The Blogging Blues

June 29, 2011

Is it just me, or does anyone else feel like blogging is a popularity contest and we’re standing in the rain at the smoke hole after the cool girls locked the door? Maybe it’s just me. Today is one of those days, in case you’re wondering. You see, I’ve been blogging publicly for more than […]

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